May 03 2024

AF Secretary Kendall Flies In AI-Controlled X-62 VISTA at Edwards AFB Posted by RSS Feed

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall flies in the X-62 VISTA in the skies above Edwards Air

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May 03 2024

Boeing Tests Software That Allows Super Hornet Pilot To Command MQ-25 During Refueling Posted by RSS Feed

A file photo of the MQ-25 refueling an F/A-18F. The inset shows the AAR at the simulator. (Boeing)"

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May 03 2024

F-16 Of The 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Escorts Russian Tu-95, Su-35 and Su-30 Off Alaska Posted by RSS Feed

The F-16 that carried out the intercept. In the insets, the Su-35S and the Su-30SM (Image via RIA

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May 02 2024

U.S. Air Force Tests Vapor Purge Times For The B-52 In The Event Of A Chemical Attack Posted by RSS Feed

A U.S. Air Force B-52 (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan E. Ramos)"

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May 02 2024

New Xfinity Ad Reuniting Old Pilots Will Bring a Tear to Your Eye Posted by RSS Feed

A new short film from Xfinity has been released to honor Military Appreciation Month. We have to

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May 02 2024

Italian Vipers: The Story Of The F-16 Fighting Falcon In Italian Air Force Service Posted by RSS Feed

A formation of special colors: MM7253/40,000 FH; MM7240/”Green Lightning” for Masa’s 1,000FH;

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May 02 2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT MADE A HARD LANDING IN A PASTURE DUE TO A MECHANICAL ISSUE, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL

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May 02 2024

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: GRAND CANYON, AZ Posted by Admin

AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD AND RETURNED TO LAND, GRAND CANYON, AZ

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May 02 2024

Boeing Validates Software for Future Manned Unmanned Refueling Missions Posted by Admin

ST. LOUIS, May 1, 2024 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has advanced its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) technology using a digital F/A-18 Super Hornet and MQ-25 Stingray. The testing shows the software is maturing for future U.S. Navy use and a potential to deploy the teaming capability on both F/A-18 Block II and III Super Hornets.

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May 02 2024

Brunei orders six H145M helicopters Posted by Admin

Donauwörth, 2 May 2024 – Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of Brunei for the acquisition of six H145M helicopters.

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May 02 2024

Joby Progresses to Next Phase of Aircraft Flight Test Program Posted by Admin

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has successfully completed its pre-production flight test program and is now focused on the next phase of flight testing, during which the Company will use its production prototype aircraft to prepare for upcoming for-credit flight testing.

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May 02 2024

Amid Uncertainty, U.S. Air Force Orders Additional MH-139 Grey Wolf Helicopters Posted by RSS Feed

A MH-139A Grey Wolf sits at Duke Field, Florida after landing from a test flight on Feb. 22, 2024.

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May 01 2024

Spotter Climbs Hill To Shoot F-117s And Get Unprecedented View Of Secretive Tonopah Airport Posted by RSS Feed

Two screenshots from the Youtube video by Michał “n01_b4_flash” Rokita. In the bottom right box, the

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May 01 2024

DARPA Releases First Images Of Manta Ray Underwater Drone During In-Water Testing Posted by RSS Feed

An image of the Manta Ray during in-water testing off the coast of Southern California. This image

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May 01 2024

KARGO UAV TAKES FLIGHT: KAMAN CORPORATION CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL FIRST FLIGHT OF AUTONOMOUS KARGO UAV Posted by Admin

BLOOMFIELD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 30, 2024–  Kaman Corporation proudly announces the significant achievement of the first flight of the full-scale KARGO UAV, a purpose-built, autonomous, expeditionary resupply vehicle. This milestone, which took place in December of 2023, signifies a major accomplishment in the ongoing flight test progression. The development of this medium-lift UAS, initiated in 2021 to address logistics needs for U. S. Marine Corps operations, is now well underway.

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May 01 2024

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Celebrates Milestone: 100th E3 Night Vision Goggle Sold Posted by Admin

Boise, Idaho – April 30, 2024 – Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a leading provider of night vision solutions, is proud to announce a significant milestone: the sale of their 100th E3 Night Vision Goggle (NVG). 

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May 01 2024

VIP Notice - Charlotte, NC Posted by RSS Feed

Notice: Expect VIP movement May 02, 2024 in the vicinity of Charlotte, NC. Pilots can expect

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Apr 30 2024

Ukraine Considering Underground Bunkers To Protect F-16s When They Are Delivered Posted by RSS Feed

A U.S. F-16 inside a hardened aircraft shelter at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force

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Apr 30 2024

An F-16 From Holloman AFB Has Crashed in New Mexico Posted by RSS Feed

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Holloman AFB has crashed in New Mexico this afternoon. The incident

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Apr 30 2024

VIP Movement Notificatin - Las Vegas, NV Posted by RSS Feed

May 04, 20243 NMR SFC - 2,999' AGLSpecific instructions and restrictions are available at

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Apr 30 2024

F-16 Crashes In White Sands Area Near Holloman AFB, New Mexico – Reports Posted by RSS Feed

File photo of an F-16 Viper assigned to the 311th Fighter Squadron, taking off from Holloman Air

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Apr 30 2024

NBAA, other groups call on FCC to reverse Ligado order 4 years later Posted by RSS Feed

As the fourth anniversary of the controversial Ligado Order passes, the NBAA and over 90 other

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Apr 30 2024

New Empennage Design Approved by FAA for Robinson R22 Helicopter Posted by Admin

Torrance, CA – April 30, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company, a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, has secured FAA approval for its new empennage design for the R22 helicopter. With this certification, Robinson’s entire fleet of helicopte

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Apr 30 2024

Mark Your Calendar: 2024 FAA Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Symposium Posted by Admin

WASHINGTON— This year's FAA Drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Symposium will focus on how the FAA continues to safely integrate these aircraft while creating a framework to accelerate advanced operations.

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Apr 30 2024

Boeing Awarded Contract for Seven Additional MH-139A Helicopters Posted by Admin

PHILADELPHIA, April 29, 2024 – The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $178M contract to produce seven MH-139A aircraft and provide sustainment and training support. This order brings the total number of aircraft under contract to 26.

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Apr 30 2024

Business Jet appoints new director of aircraft solutions and acquisitions Posted by RSS Feed

Business Jet, a private aviation company based at Dallas Love Field, is thrilled to announce the

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Apr 30 2024

Mission systems integration specialist DandJ Aviation joins SmartSky installation network Posted by RSS Feed

SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business

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Apr 30 2024

AD for Diamond DA42 aims to prevent rudder control loss Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA is superseding a previous Airworthiness Directive for certain Diamond DA42 models which goes

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Apr 30 2024

Joby breaks ground on California expansion, second eVTOL rolls off production line Posted by RSS Feed

Joby Aviation celebrated breaking ground on the expansion of its Pilot Production Line in Marina,

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Apr 30 2024

The role of competency-based assessments in aviation training Posted by RSS Feed

Aviation is a complex and highly regulated industry where safety is paramount. Pilots, air traffic

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